10 new English words for 10 February 2022, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Rub (noun)

Rub  - The central problem or difficulty in a situation.

The central problem or difficulty in a situation.

Hindi meaning: कठिनाई

Synonyms: Problem, Difficulty, Trouble, Obstacle

Example: The <strong>rub</strong> was that he wasn't particularly open about his feelings.

Trick: Urban area me ka ye rub hai pollution

2 Etiolate (verb)

Etiolate  - Make (a plant) pale through lack of light.

Make (a plant) pale through lack of light.

Hindi meaning: पीला कर देना

Synonyms: Fade, Whiten, Enervate

Example: The seedling had been <strong>etiolated</strong> by having been grown in darkness.

Trick: Mera Plant bhut late etiolate ho gaya

3 Bandwagon (noun)

Bandwagon  - An activity that more and more people are becoming involved in.

An activity that more and more people are becoming involved in.

Hindi meaning: जुनून

Synonyms: Craze, Trend, Rage, Mania, Fad, Vogue

Antonyms: Indifference, Balance, Coolness

Example: The World Cup <strong>bandwagon</strong> is starting to roll.

Trick: Naya band bandwagon hai youngsters k beech me

4 Broker (verb)

Broker  - Arrange or negotiate (an agreement).

Arrange or negotiate (an agreement).

Hindi meaning: बातचीत करना

Synonyms: Organize, Orchestrate, Settle, Work out

Antonyms: Agitate, Unsettle

Example: He has <strong>brokered</strong> peace in many countries.

Trick: Board meeting me broker kiya gaya agreement

5 Galvanise (verb)

Galvanise  - To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win <strong>galvanized</strong> the whole team.

Trick: Gal par thappad mar usne galvanise kar diya

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6 Contravene (verb)

Contravene - To do something that is not allowed by a law or rule.

To do something that is not allowed by a law or rule.

Hindi meaning: अवहेलना करना

Synonyms: Break, Breach, Infringe, Fail to comply with

Antonyms: Obey, Agree

Example: The company was found guilty of <strong>contravening</strong> safety regulations.

Trick: Contract ko contravene kiya usne

7 Juggernaut (noun)

Juggernaut  - A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force.

A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली शक्ति

Synonyms: Campaign, Enterprise

Example: People round the world look at the US and see a powerful, war-hungry <strong>juggernaut</strong>.

Trick: Har jagah ruling party ka juggernaut chal rha hai

8 Unwitting (adjective)

Unwitting - Not done on purpose.

Not done on purpose.

Hindi meaning: अनभिज्ञ

Synonyms: Unintentional, Unplanned, Unconscious

Antonyms: Conscious, Deliberate

Example: We are anxious to rectify the <strong>unwitting</strong> mistakes made in the past.

Trick: Wait unwitting kiya tha hmne

9 Acquiesce (verb)

Acquiesce  - Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Hindi meaning: मान लेना

Synonyms: Permit, Agree to, Concur with

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Differ

Example: Sara <strong>acquiesced</strong> in his decision.

Trick: Quiz ke solutions ko acquiesce kiya

10 Cue (noun)

Cue  - An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

Hindi meaning: संकेत

Synonyms: Signal, Sign, Indication, Prompt, Intimation

Example: I think that's my <strong>cue</strong> to explain why I'm here.

Trick: Renewal ke liye cue mila

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